about the only thing i could (legally) suggest is, if at all practical, to place apistan (fluvalinate) strips into as many entrance holes as possible...being a contact miticide, bees tracking on it would transport some into the hive and hopefully enough would be spread by grooming, etc. so as to have some effect...that is if it's not already too late. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]